Xiphoid process

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Derived terms

English

Pronunciation

(US) IPA: /ˈzɪˌfɔɪd ˈprɑˌsɛs/

Noun

xiphoid process

1. ((anatomy{{#if:|, {{{2}}}{{#if:|, {{{3}}}{{#if:|, {{{4}}}{{#if:|, {{{5}}}{{#if:|, {{{6}}}{{#if:|, {{{7}}}{{#if:|, {{{8}}}{{#if:|, {{{9}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}})) the cartilaginous extension of the lower sternum; the xiphisternum

Derived terms

• xiphocostal